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Real Estate News
REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025Â
REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles and Hayley Van de Ven named Most Influential Woman in Property, as a new data-driven Top Agent badge rolls out nationwide.
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Agent Stories
Kelmscott house sale exceeds expectations by $80,000 in seven days
A three-bedroom house in Kelmscott has sold for $730,000 – $80,000 above vendor expectations – after Carol Tuckett from Sherlock Homes Group deployed strategic pre-market preparation. The property at 10 Olmar Place attracted eight offers through a private treaty campaign that ran for just seven days before contract exchange on 12 November 2025. Carol’s approach centred on maximising presentation quality…
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Agent Stories
Macarthur agent converts 12-year relationship into swift six-day sale
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a four-bedroom house at 8 Darling Crescent, Harrington Park for $1.15 million in six days, culminating a 12-year relationship that began when she sold the property off-plan. The result demonstrates how consistent market updates and relationship nurturing can create vendor confidence when timing matters. With the property tenanted and a six-month lease…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Growth continues for DiJones in the Southern Highlands with Hayley Sneddon joining the brand
DiJones has strengthened its Southern Highlands team with the addition of experienced real estate professional Hayley Sneddon, as the group continues to expand its presence across NSW’s most sought-after lifestyle markets.
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Real Estate News
realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT
Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White kicks off 2026 with biggest ever launch event in Melbourne
CEO Domenic Belfiore challenges agents to pursue market leadership while staying true to core values as network celebrates three consecutive record-breaking months.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation paves the way for Sunshine Butterflies with $5,000 grant
Sunshine Butterflies, the beloved disability support charity nestled in the Noosa countryside, has received a $5,000 boost from the Harcourts Foundation.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent ServicesÂ
FOUNDIT, the fast-growing property platform redefining buyer advocacy through technology and research-led insights, has appointed Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services. Thomas Georgiou. Photo: Supplied With more than 22 years’ experience as a buyer’s agent across Dubai , London and Melbourne, Thomas brings exceptional industry knowledge and leadership to FOUNDIT. Throughout his career, he…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Aussie partners with Stockdale & Leggo
Aussie Home Loans (Aussie) and leading real estate agency Stockdale & Leggo today announced a strategic home loan and property partnership designed to help brokers and agents grow their businesses and deliver better customer outcomes across the property journey.
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Agent Stories
Strategic timing drives $1.015 million Ambarvale sale in 24 hours
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a three-bedroom home in Ambarvale for $1.015 million after just one day on market, following a precisely timed campaign that generated eight competitive offers. The sale followed a tightly organised launch, with the campaign structured to take advantage of early January buyer activity and minimise time on market. Rapid execution Anna received…
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Agent Stories
Vision over condition: how a Yeppoon renovator attracted 19 registered bidders
A five-bedroom Yeppoon house requiring extensive renovation sold for $220,000 over reserve after attracting 19 registered bidders at auction, with Rory crediting a strategic marketing campaign focused on the property’s vision over its condition. Rory Wex and his team in Yeppoon generated competition for 34 Adelaide Park Road by reframing significant property damage as opportunity. His four-week campaign attracted more…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Established Alderley agent Janine McDonald rebrands and starts new chapter with Harcourts Solutions
After 28 years as a trusted name in Alderley real estate, seasoned real estate professional Janine McDonald is making a significant move.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland appoints property management growth specialistÂ
Ray White Queensland has appointed property management expert Jamie-Lee Billerwell as Network Specialist - Property Management Growth.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Highland Kicks off the 2026 season with their annual Kickstart Sales ConferenceÂ
The Highland Annual Kickstart Conference launched with energy and enthusiasm this year, as the team gathered in the Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Double Bay for a full day of inspiration and motivation.Â
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Agent Stories
Rural expertise drives $1.45m result after multi-year Adelaide Park campaign
Selena Berry has sold a three-bedroom house on 50+ acres at 457 Limestone Creek Road, Adelaide Park for $1,455,000 via private treaty. The property had been listed with multiple agents through several campaigns since 2023 before Selena connected with the eventual buyer during an open home. Her understanding of the property’s rural capabilities and the buyer’s specific requirements proved decisive…
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Agent Stories
Tanby acreage block attracts six offers in two weeks
A 3.2-hectare block in Tanby attracted multiple offers within two weeks, selling for $465,000 via Selena Berry of RMW Property Agents after targeted marketing to southern lifestyle buyers. Selena sold the vacant acreage block at 4 Brahman Court, Tanby for $465,000, generating multiple offers through a targeted private treaty campaign. The property attracted strong interest within approximately two weeks of…
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Agent Stories
Coastal family home with Airbnb appeal sells for $790,000 in Yeppoon
A four-bedroom family home at 6 Adelaide Park Road, Yeppoon has sold for $790,000 through a private treaty campaign led by Selena Berry. The property’s upstairs-downstairs living layout, swimming pool, and four-car accommodation attracted investors seeking short-term rental opportunities in the coastal Queensland suburb. Campaign strategy drives competition Selena’s approach combined scheduled weekend open homes with flexible private inspections during…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution
Ray White Rockhampton is entering an important new chapter, with an evolved leadership structure designed to support the business’s continued growth across Central Queensland while preserving its long-standing market leadership.
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Agent Stories
Northern beaches agent delivers auction success for Italian vendors watching via FaceTime
Grant Matterson has achieved a $2,305,000 auction result in Elanora Heights for three Italian brothers who watched via FaceTime as their property sold $35,000 above reserve after a strategically timed 28-day campaign. Grant Matterson knew from the outset that selling a dated 1960s property for overseas vendors would require patience, transparency and precise timing. The Elanora Heights house at 8…
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Agent Stories
Truganina house sells $190,000 above median after previous agents fail to secure a buyer
A four-bedroom single-storey house at 9 Howell Crescent, Truganina has sold off-market for $860,000… $190,000 above the suburb’s four-bedroom median… through Jerry Jacob and Jalpa Patel of YPA Tarneit-Truganina. The result came from a database-first approach after the property had been marketed unsuccessfully with multiple agents. In a suburb where 953 houses sold in the past 12 months at a…
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Movers and Shakers
Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider exits after Compass acquisition
Former Realogy leader quietly departs with potential $67 million severance package as mega-merger creates real estate giant
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Movers and Shakers
Urban Real Estate appoints Katrina Tarrant as first CEO
The appointment signals the NSW independent group's shift from founder-led startup to scaled business as it eyes further expansion across its 15-office network.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Sales
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has further bolstered its leadership bench with the appointment of Sean Gibson as Head of Sales, signalling the agency's commitment to expanding its market presence across Perth's prestigious western suburbs.
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Movers and Shakers
Blackshaw welcomes Louise Harget and team to Manuka Office
Blackshaw has strengthened its Canberra presence with the return of highly regarded agent Louise Harget, who rejoins the business alongside her team members Janae McLister and Ruby Abel.
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Movers and Shakers
Knight Frank makes two key appointments to APAC team
Knight Frank has strengthened its Occupier Strategy & Solutions platform with two strategic appointments across the Asia Pacific region.
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Celebrity Homes
Blue Mountains heritage estate with restored Sorensen gardens lists for $8.5m
The 5.8-acre Leura property features over 200 varieties of cool-climate plants and two separate residences after 25 years of botanical stewardship.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions launches new Alderley Office and expands rental portfolio
Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in the business’s ongoing growth strategy.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
FOUNDIT welcomes Anthony Butler as Senior Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its expert network
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Anthony Butler as a Partner Buyer’s Agent, further expanding its national network of experienced market experts.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency appoints Nicole MacGee as PM Head of OperationsÂ
Highly experienced real estate executive Nicole MacGee has returned to The Agency as the Property Management division’s Head of Operations as the brand ramps up its commitment and strategic approach to this growing area of the national business. Â
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property North Shore announces Patrick Lang as partner and principal
Belle Property is excited to announce the rebranding of its Lane Cove, Hunter’s Hill, Lindfield, Willoughby and Ryde offices as Belle Property North Shore, alongside the appointment of Patrick Lang as Partner and Principal joining esteemed Principals Simon Harrison, James Bennett and Ramsy Batshon.
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Agent Stories
Helen Politis achieves record price for ground floor apartment in Wynnum with a strategic auction pivot.
Helen Politis has achieved $1.53 million for a ground-floor apartment in Wynnum, Queensland, exceeding the vendor’s reserve after strategically pivoting a 60-day campaign to auction. Helen Politis knew from the outset that selling a ground-floor apartment in a water-focused suburb would require a different approach. Without the bay views that typically command premium prices in Wynnum, the property at 101/117…
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Agent Stories
Months of buyer nurturing delivers $1.3m Yeppoon result
A Yeppoon agent has sold a three-bedroom family home with six car spaces for $1.3 million off-market, matching the property to buyers he’d cultivated for months before it was listed. Terry Delalande from RMW Property Agents has secured a $1.3 million off-market sale at 33 Meilland Street, Yeppoon, by presenting the property to buyers he’d been working with for months…
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Real Estate Agent Events
Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence
Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge the gap between industry promises and public expectations, championing a new era of excellence through exemplary practice rather than reactive regulation.
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Movers and Shakers
Josh Deluca returns to WA with CBRE appointment
Perth-born Josh Deluca has been appointed to a newly created Capital Markets role at CBRE's Western Australia Industrial & Logistics team.
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Movers and Shakers
Cunninghams expands partnership with three new appointments
Cunninghams has appointed three new Partners to its business as the agency continues its expansion across Sydney's Northern Beaches.
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